Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[WoodAbuser]

Any stampings on the underside?

Can't see any thru the thick layer of rust. The handle is very unique where it meets the side of the pan. After combing the internet for several hours i could only find that style on fotos of wapak.

 

[MustangMike]

All of what you say is quite right. I struggled over the 338-06 and have an old Mauser I'm still thinking of converting to it. The reason I went 35 Whelen is it will do what I wanted, I've got the brass and I can load squib loads with cast 38/357 bullets I make myself.
35 Whelen, 338-06, 8mm-06 all good I think

I got a brand new in the box Ruger American Rifle on Gun Broker (through auction) for $405.- plus $35.- shipping.

It has a strong, smooth three lug bolt that will be a good deal stronger than the Mauser. Barrels are readily available for it, and it has a barrel nut (which will make installation a lot easier). In addition, the stock/recoil pad substantially reduce recoil, and I like rubber on the bottom (does not slip on hard surfaces and is quite).

You will likely save a good deal with the combined cost of the barrel and installation. (Replacement barrels for Ruger and Savage barrel nut rifles are generally more available and less expensive and much easier to install).

Also, since I formerly used lever action rifles, I like a tang safety. I just find them to be more convenient. I also like that is uses magazines as I purchased an extra and can just load it and take it with me for extra shots if ever needed.

 

[MechanicMatt]

Whelen for the win…..

 

[MechanicMatt]

Oh, and it has a THREE position safety to lock the bolt closed

 

[diver64]

Can't see any thru the thick layer of rust. The handle is very unique where it meets the side of the pan. After combing the internet for several hours i could only find that style on fotos of wapak.

Wapak bought molds for their first pans from others and just put them out there. Hang it for electrolysis. A plastic tote from Walmart and a trickle charger is all you need. I've done a couple of yard sale finds like this

 

[diver64]

Whelen for the win…..View attachment 1203711View attachment 1203710

Man, Northwoods in deer season. I haven't seen snow in 3 yrs. That picture makes me want to head north in November

 

[MustangMike]

Man, Northwoods in deer season. I haven't seen snow in 3 yrs. That picture makes me want to head north in November

Both those critters were harvested when he was up at my property in the NW Catskills (near Hancock).

Sometimes our trail cameras have registered 30 below up there!

It is best to have a lot of wood for the stove when that happens!

 

[husqvarna257]

Up here in the north east, we leave the snowblower on the back for ballast

Thats what I have on my L3800 and rim guard for the rear. I had 12' or longer 20" oak today in the grapple and I had good traction

 

[husqvarna257]

Today I attacked some of the bigger logs from my pile, splitter had no problem and I was able to lift them up.

 

[djg james]

Today I attacked some of the bigger logs from my pile, splitter had no problem and I was able to lift them up.
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Oh my back! I go vertical when I got them that big.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Oh my back! I go vertical when I got them that big.

Oh MY back! I don't bend over at all! I roll them right onto the splitters beam when I got them that big,

SR

 

[MustangMike]

The loggers have started on my property!

 

[MustangMike]

We also got some of the plumbing done for the bathroom we are putting in.

 

[MustangMike]

In addition, MechanicMatt came up with a shower unit, and I attached the gutter to a plastic 55-gallon drum and made an overfill that runs into our drainpipe. I also put a leaf guard on the gutters to keep the water free of leaves and other debris.

Next, we installed the fabric cover on the blind we got the bear out of last year.

I also found a small snakeskin shed (likely from a garter snake) when I moved a rock.

 

[MechanicMatt]

We also got some of the plumbing done for the bathroom we are putting in.

Guys that’s Matt Sr, I’m Jr

Pops and Uncle Mike always made a dynamic duo getting projects done. In their 70’s and they still don’t know quit….

 

[MechanicMatt]

One of the fellas here told me to use the Fiskars more often, well that ash tree fell victim to it tonight. Got my cardio workout for sure. But it felt good, slowly but surely I’ll knock this “office chub” off. Gotta get back in shape if I want to be as active as pops and uncle Mustang when I’m their age

I was talking with my brother in-law on the drive up. He asked me how I used to get deer back to the cabin before we had ATV’s. I answered, my uncle, that guy was like a Terminator, he’d usually come over with a big smile on his face admiring my harvest, then whip out this harness thing. Hand me his rifle and just lean forward and drag. (One time he did accuse me of shooting HIS Buck, but he still dragged it)

If I had to do that, I’d need at least 50 breaks to catch my breath….

 

[djg james]

One of the fellas here told me to use the Fiskars more often, well that ash tree fell victim to it tonight. Got my cardio workout for sure. But it felt good, slowly but surely I’ll knock this “office chub” off. Gotta get back in shape if I want to be as active as pops and uncle Mustang when I’m their age

I was talking with my brother in-law on the drive up. He asked me how I used to get deer back to the cabin before we had ATV’s. I answered, my uncle, that guy was like a Terminator, he’d usually come over with a big smile on his face admiring my harvest, then whip out this harness thing. Hand me his rifle and just lean forward and drag. (One time he did accuse me of shooting HIS Buck, but he still dragged it)

If I had to do that, I’d need at least 50 breaks to catch my breath….

I didn't think anyone would take me literally .

 

[djg james]

Oh MY back! I don't bend over at all! I roll them right onto the splitters beam when I got them that big,

SR

Yeah, you've got a nice set up there. I almost had a farm wagon like that, but then I'd hurt my back lifting the rounds onto it (No tractor etc).

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I had a busy day today, but I did manage to also peel a pail of tomatoes this evening,

They will get canned later!

SR

 

[EchovsStihl63]

Some of us just can't cut consistently even if it comes from a tree not cut up. My wood is anywhere from 10 to 20inches. I need more time with the saw and to step off or mark consistent lengths.

It used to make my dad so mad, and still does when we cut together lol, that I can not keep a real consistent cut length. 18in on his little englander is max so he likes 16 and under.

I am a lot better than I used to be you just start to get the eye for what looks right after enough years of cutting